android-ndk ☆
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Description:
Toolset to implement parts of Android apps in native code
Type: Cask  |  Latest Version: 29@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 17, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  @androiddev  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Developer tools
Tags: android ndk c++ c development compiler
Install: brew install --cask android-ndk
About:
The Android Native Development Kit (NDK) allows developers to implement performance-critical parts of Android applications using native code languages like C and C++. It provides libraries and tools for building, debugging, and profiling native activities and libraries. This tool is essential for game developers and applications requiring high-performance computations or direct hardware access.
Key Features:
  • C/C++ compiler toolchain (Clang)
  • Native APIs and system libraries (OpenGL ES, Vulkan)
  • Integrated debugging with LLDB
  • Performance profilers and crash reporting
Use Cases:
  • Developing high-performance mobile games
  • Porting existing C/C++ libraries to Android
  • Implementing low-level system interactions
Alternatives:
  • Android SDK – The SDK uses Java/Kotlin for app logic, while NDK is specifically for C/C++ native code integration.
Version History
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Feb 12, 2024 6:56pm 26c 0 VERSION_BUMP fa9095f0
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